Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
2,0OOSYMPATHIZERS.
THE LAST FUNERAL RITES OF THE
 CHICAGO ANARCHISTS.
The Bleak December Winds and Snow Covered Earth Add to the Terrible Dreariness-Capt. Blacks Eloquent Ora tion-Mrs. Parsons Breaks Down.

Covered Earth Add to the Terrible Dreariness-Capt. Blacks Eloquent Ora tion-Mrs. Parsons Breaks Down.
 FOREST HOME, Ills, Dec. 19.-A cold, bleak wind whistled through the leatiess branches of the trees in Waldhelm cemetery yesterday afternoon. Below, the ground was covered with a pail of snow and ice. Above, the December sun sought vainly to give warmth to the atmosphere.
 Dismal and depressing, indeed, were the surroundings of the event which added another chapter to the history of anarchy in Chicago For four long hours 2,0O0 or more men and women stood upon the snow cov- cred ground, and around the collins of the five dead apostles of anarchy, pledged them selves. with huzzas and braves, with tears and lamentations and with loudly mutt tered paths to support and cherish the cause for which their comrades had sacri- ficed their lives.
 Thee was no demonstration or procession in Oh cagn Railroad facilities for 1000 people had been provided by the Wisconsin Central, but full 1000 more put in an ap- pearance at the depot after the regular trains had departel and it was found neces- sary t. put a couple of specials on the road. Less in numbers than the funeral demon
  nomy, in general appearance, and in fervor, typ cal gathering of the advocates of the social revolution. It was just 1 o'clock when the members of the committee, who have been charged with the duty of provid- ing for the families of the executed men, passed under the stone archway of the cem- etery entrance, two and two. There a halt was made, and score of weeping women, all of them attired in the habilimcnts of woe, emerged from the lodge and joined the procession. Among them were Mrs. Van Zandt and Nina Van Zandt Spies, Mrs. Spies, Gretchen Spies and her sister; Mrs Parsons, who held her two children tightly, one on either hand; Mrs. Engel and her daughter, Mrs. Fischer and Elsie Friedel, Louis LinSg's sweetheart
 Then the lids of the caslzets were removed, leaving the remains exposed below the glass, and it was announced that every one present would be afforded final opportunity of gazing upon the features of the dead. There was an instantaneous crush toward the plat form, but order was quickly restored, and for an hour or more the people passed by the caskets in single file. The faces of the dead were calm and placid Indications of de- composition, however, had made themselves manifest, not only in the sallow discolora- tion, but in the purple spots, which stood
 
 dead men. The hair upon the head and lips of each had also whitened, and there was that frosted film about the roots which, in spite of the most recondite effort of the en- Dalmer's art, invariably makes its appear ance within a month after death The casket containing tie remains of Lngg was placed at the end of the platform, and as the file of people assed by and looked down upon the f. features which, in spite of the skill tf sur geons and embalmers, still remained most hoI ribly distis sured few could repress a cry of horror. About two thirds of the gather ing had viewed the remains when the rapid approach of dusk gave warning that the formal ceremonies should be hastened.
 The members of the Socialistic Manner chor were massed at the head of the plat form and sung the solemn German hymn "Am Grabe Unser Freunde"-''At the Grave of Our Friend" When the fune ral chant had concluded Jos. R. Buchanan stepped upon the platform immediately Leside the casket containing the body of Lngg and deep hush at once fell upon the assemblage. He said that they had met together to pay q last token of respect to their deceased comr ades Capt. w. F. Black was next introduce d, and he devoted a long address to comparison between the dead men and the Saviour He sail that it into the world One whose name household word wherever the civilization of Christ had shed it's light: Whatever personal views they might entertain in relation to religion two things must be admitted-the first that Christ had brought connection between the world and the Eternal God: that he had taught people to look upward when their minds were direct .d to "Our Father" and second that he had established the principle of universal brotherhood, He had en. deavored to break down the barriers between the people, and for it the Scribes and Pharisees led him to a felon's death. His cause was the cause him out % but the cppss upon Which hey crcisd Ga him became the synonym of honor and glory Has the world reached it's ultimate of progress of honor and of developments" said the speaker as he reached one of his impassoned periods. Look upon these deal and answer Their pur- pose was the elevation of mankind, am lioration of the condition of those about them They sought to bring about the day of universal broth erhood, and the world had nothing better for them than the gibbet"
 The speaker paused for breath Almost at the same moment long, wild, despairing cry broke upon the still ar, and chilled the blood of every man and woman in the throng Mrs. Parsons had for the first time been led to the casket which contained the remains of her husband, and permitted to gaze upon his features The ordeal was too much for her strength. The air was filled with the most heartrending cries and walls, which reached the most remote boundaries of the cemetery. Women away op the out skirts of the crowd, who knew nothing of what had happened in front, sobbed and wrung their hands convulsively, and even many men found it impossible to stem back
 
 s'Bring some snow and put it on Mrs. Par. sons head" shouted Capt. Black and a low moan of sorrow went through those surrounding her. Finally the grief stricken woman swooned and fell back in the arms of one of her friends and was gently con- veyed away. Before order was restored Gretchen Spies also fell in faint and was also taken into the lodge.
 "Ah! well," said Capt. Black when he was finally enabled to resume, "Wc'il take these les sons to our hearts. Shall the memory of those who died for the cause of the common people be hurried in oblivion? No; we not despair. Under meath the snow our feet the invisible flowers are growing ripe for the bloom and the cause fol which these men died is growing in human hearts It cannot be destroyed. We must all die. Wha matters it when the moment comes so long as il is in the service of the people But the Eterna Father. faithful to his teachings, cannot deny himself to those who have passed out of life il his service, and we live in the certain hope tha amongst those who will be called into life agail by the great and noble God will be our dead- ou dead!'
 Albert Currlin, of St. Louis, was the las speaker At one period of his address stretching his arms toward the skies, he ex claimed ''Vow it here before your dead tha the work of anarchy shall go on: Vow it, say, if you are not towards" "We vowl w vow" came from the throng. The voices O the women seemed to rise above those of the men. There was tempest of applause whel Currlin concluded. Then, while the Manner choir sang final dirge and the relatives o the dead men wept and moaned, the lids o fhe caskets were replaced and screwe